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Don’t Get Anxious – Get Prepared! Workers may be thinking “new year, new job,” according to a survey from staffing firm Accountemps. Approximately three in 10 (29%) professionals plan to look for a new position in the next 12 months. And of the 27 markets surveyed, Los Angeles (40%); Austin, Texas (38%); and Dallas (37%) topped the list of U.S. cities with the most workers planning to find new opportunities. So what about you? Are you ready to “make that career move in 2018?” Never fear, The Career Engineeris here to share some BEST tips for that NEW career move.

Q: I have been in my current job for a number of years. I have reached the capped level in terms of my position. I have asked my manager for increased responsibilities for a higher position or increased compensation. However, I continue to get the “nothing is available” response. What should I do? Kathy, G.

A: It sounds like you are at a real crossroads point in your career Kathy. You may have to consider a couple of options: 1. Find another opportunity where you can increase your skill sets, professional development and increase your income. 2. Stay in a position where you are the “expert” and sit it out until retirement. These are decisions that only you can make. It’s not uncommon in this day and age that in order for seasoned employees to obtain additional opportunities they may have to “step up” to the next level. Unfortunately, this may mean changing employers in order to have upward mobility.

Before deciding something of that magnitude, have a “heart to heart” with your manager explaining your desire for upward mobility and the “real” growth outlook for the company. If the company has taken a position of “null growth”, you have to come to terms with that understanding. Is that an organization where you really want to exhaust your talents? Upward mobility is definitely a good questioning point during the interview process, ask the questions regarding where the company sees itself in 5 years or 10 years. This way you can make a good decision based on the expectations if this is a good fit for you.

The Career Engineer is the visionary behind the award-winning TCEnow.com and author of A Mind to Work: The Life and Career Planning Guide for People Who Want. Need to Work! For info on our TCE Career & Business Coaching, Speaking Requests, Training Seminars or TCE Networking visit TCEnow.com | Like us, Facebook | Follow @CareerEngineer.

Ah spring is in the air, can you feel it? This is a great time to find amazing opportunities in today’s workplace. Job fairs and career open houses sprout up this time of year looking for great people to fill their talent needs. Are YOU that new Spring Hire? Never fear the Career Engineer is here sharing some spring tips & tricks for you to bloom!

DECIDE WHAT YOU WANT TO DO: Anywhere and everywhere is NOT a job search goal…it’s chaos. Instead try a “hi-tech/high-touch” targeted, intentional and focused approach to the marketplace. TCE PushUp: If you don’t know your destination, every path you take is the wrong one.

DECIDE WHERE YOU WANT TO GO: Think industry instead of job title…this technique produces more options. For example, if you are an office administrative professional who enjoys children…source opportunities in: education, early education, pediatric medicine and youth centric organizations (girl scouts, boy scouts, YMCA etc). Check out the TCEjobStop , enter your zip code and see who is hiring right now

DECIDE TO SELL YOUR VALUE: Great employers want GREAT talent; give them what they are looking for! Sale who you ARE, not what you’re NOT! Performance, Accomplishments and Leadership (PALS) is the name of this game. Employers are looking for people they like, have the talent, fit the culture and can get the job done…is that YOU?

Ah, Labor Day is coming! September and October are the BIG months for hiring before the holiday season. Vacation time is over and the fall is going to ask the summer “how’s your A-Game… or are your still “at the beach?” So, here are some TCE Career PushUps to help you get ready and positioned to hear “You Are Hired” this fall!

Just like any other career or business environment, the social networking/sharing space has norms, behaviors and a culture (especially for employees and biz owners). Violation or refusal to “get with the program” MAY affect your ability to build critical relationships in your career & business. Yes, your online reputation and actions can create AWESOME deals…or move you BACK into the unemployment line. The Career Engineer @CareerEngineer is here to share her Social networking “Go or No Go” relationship tips to help you change the game on Monday mornings!

Tag or NOT to Tag…That is the Question!

Unsure? ASK …BEFORE you tag someone (very irritating)

Make sure the person is “a part” the content, event, etc.

BEST ways to destroy a potential career/biz relationship online and offline!

KNOW the Rules of Engagement! (Social/Career/Biz Groups 101)

Ask creator about group norms and culture (or read/comprehend group info)

Wow, so that changes the game on Uber...Big Time! America…you may have to find your Taxi’s number because this ruling in California may just change the way Uber operates…across the nation. How and why you may ask? Well it means that Uber may have to do what most businesses HAVE to do…when they hire folks: follow employment law! If you are not sure exactly what this “hoopla” is all about, read the article RIGHT HERE.

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For those reading this blog who may say “so what, who cares and …what’s the BIG Deal?” Well Uber has been “cruising” with its fleet of “low-cost high returns” drivers by keeping them as 1099 (independent contractors). In short, by filling the driver need with 1099’s versus W2’s workers, UBER IS NOT REQUIRED to handle payroll taxes (state/federal/etc).That daunting task is the responsibility of the …”independent contractor” aka Jane and John personal car driver. Companies who use this model (which is perfectly legal) for “filling or outsourcing their needs” don’t have to deal with employment law factors related to hiring/firing, EEOC, ADA, Worker’s Comp, insurances or other human resources compliances (which means – they save BIG BUCKS).

So…since business progressive (and very liberal) California said “hold on, wait a minute…STOP”could other states or commonwealths (like my conservative Virginia) rethink their Uber business rulings? So from my TCE viewpoint, there are two ways that this can go..for Uber and the folks they “pick up”. One, Uber has to be an employer in California, the cost for service will go up substantially for this “new method” of transportation and demand will potentially go down. Or, two Uber will say “we are out of here”and shut the party down all together with its “personal vehicle” service. So it will be interesting to see how this all plays out.

In the mean time, I may have to get my whistle skills back and learn how to “hail a taxi”…again 🙂

NOW IT’S YOUR TURN

So..What say you? What are your feeling on the whole Uber car service and the “personal ” vehicle use? Is this California ruling a “good thing” or government meddling in the business world? Would love to hear your thoughts…comment below!